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Popcorn vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Popcorn and Beef sticks

  • Popcorn has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Beef sticks has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef sticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% higher.
  • Beef sticks contain 13 times less Manganese than Popcorn. Popcorn contains 1.113mg of Manganese, while Beef sticks contain 0.086mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1194.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +871.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.4mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1340.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more FatsFats +992.5%
Contains more WaterWater +475.3%
Contains more OtherOther +209.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2054.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 387kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 12.94g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 4.54g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 63.28g 5.4g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 5.4g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 21mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 329mg 257mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 3.4mg Beef sticks
Sugar 0.87g Beef sticks
Fiber 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.13mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 2.42mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 180mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 1531mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 250IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A 10µg 13µg Beef sticks
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.086mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.141mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.328mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.205mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 0µg Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 20.8g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.452mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg 1.473mg
Lysine 0.338mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.252mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.607mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.367mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Popcorn
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.163g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.